LE MANS CLASSIC
A RECORD-BREAKING EDITION

The number of historic racing cars that continues to increase event after event, drivers coming from all over the world plus more car clubs, exhibitors and activities all confirm the undeniable growth of Le Mans Classic since its creation in 2002. This biennial event, an exceptional mega-sized retrospective of the history of the iconic 24-Hours race, jointly organised by Peter Auto and the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, has fired the enthusiasm of a growing number of collectors who come to take advantage of this unique opportunity to race on the big Le Mans circuit. And, of course, the same goes for the public who flocked to the event in even greater numbers than at previous Le Mans Classics as proved by a new attendance record of 135 000 spectators, all generations combined, present at this weekend’s races. This figure represents an increase of 10% compared to the 2016 retrospective!

The 8th International Historic Motoring Awards held in the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel on 25th October awarded the prize for the Motorsport Event of the Year to Le Mans Classic. Since 2011, this gala ceremony sponsored by the EFG private bank and Octane magazine brings together the elite…

Peter Auto’s 2018 season isn’t over yet and already the 2019 calendar is being unveiled! From Catalonia to Lombardy via the Tour de France in five stages, the Belgian Ardennes, Burgundy, Hungary and Provence, the 2019 season comprises nine events. This calendar of mouth-watering rendezvous includes a number of blue…

The most-awaited day of the year is of course the 24 Hours of Le Mans which will be held on the Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans on 15–16 June for the 87th time. The 2019 race will be the culmination of the FIA World Endurance Championship 2018-19 Super Season.…

DRESS CODE

Club cars

8500

Exhibitors

200

Spectators

135000

Drivers

1000

THEY SAY

“It’s going fast, there are lots of people…
and it’s funny!”

Gaël (Little Big Mans driver)

“Le Mans is a beautiful event and it’s wonderful to be at the wheel of these cars that have marked the history of the competition.”

Paul Belmondo (pilote et acteur)

“For me it’s a real joy to coming back to Le Mans. I really want to congratulate the organizers for the quality of all the grids.”

Jürgen Barth (winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1977)

“I love Le Mans Classic. Ii’s very well organised, the grids are stunning, with more classic cars than meets the eye. It is a real pleasure to talk with the aficionados.”